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Join your philanthropy peers for the CMF 51st Annual Conference: Fostering Communities of Belonging, taking place November 6-8 in Detroit!

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Nominate an Inspiring Changemaker!

Join us in honoring the service and leadership of individuals who power our sector and support our communities through our 2023 Philanthropy Awards!

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Celebrating Our CMF Community!

With the Michigan community of philanthropy, we are honoring the past and looking to the future with a bold vision grounded in our shared commitment to putting equity at the center.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Join your peers from around the state for powerful in-person and virtual collaboration and celebrations!

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Our team of experts is here to answer your technical questions, track down research and connect you with best practices.

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We lead, strengthen and support Michigan's community of philanthropy.

Embolden and equip Michigan philanthropy in the relentless pursuit of equitable systems and the embrace of inclusive diversity.
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Fortify the field through public policy action, and champion the policy leadership of CMF members.
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CMF Community Voices

A PARADIGM SHIFT FROM INDIVIDUAL GIVING TO COLLECTIVE GIVING IN THE ARAB AMERICAN COMMUNITY

Maha Freij, president and CEO of the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services, the largest Arab American community nonprofit in the country, and CMF trustee, shares more on how CAAP is working to unlock giving potential and offers insights into the way the Arab American community gives. 

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The Basics of the Grantmaking Process and Due Diligence

This resource is intended to fill a gap in available source material to provide a useful overview for grantmakers of all sizes and types. It outlines the general steps of the grantmaking process while highlighting areas where due diligence components can be incorporated.

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